Abigail Merriweather just wanted to be accepted by the Ton, but when that proved impossible, she set out to scandalise them all instead; especially the stuffy Earl of Gloucester. The man is insufferable, arrogant, and everything that Abby hates about the Ton - except those rare moments when he laughs, and Abby's heart starts to beat in a most uncomfortable rhythm.

George, Earl of Gloucester, is horrified at the scrapes his sister's best friend keeps falling into, and the poor light it throws onto his family as a result. She's impulsive, tempestuous, headstrong and willful; in short, everything that he claims to dislike in a woman. The longer he spends in her company, however, the more he finds that her faults are rather endearing.

AS their mutual respect and admiration grow it becomes increasingly obvious that their worlds are not entirely compatible. Is it possible for them to find a way past their own prejudices - and the interference of their friends and family - and fall in love without creating a scandal?

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This was a delightful read! The writer has perfectly captured the era, and has obviously done her research. I thoroughly enjoyed the characters, especially Abigail, who was strong and feisty, but with a sweet vulnerability. I also enjoyed the twist in the tale! I will look forward to reading more from this writer.

A friend recommended this book to me knowing that I am an avid Georgette Heyer fan. The author captures Georgette Heyers world but retains her own style. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and am looking forward to reading the other books in the series. A must read for those who love Heyer.

A fun, sweet regency tale that sweeps you up and keeps you wanting to turn the next page. Abigail is a character I really warmed to, as will many other readers I'm sure. For lovers of regency romps, I can't recommend it highly enough.

This is a charming Regency novella, perfect for a sunny Sunday afternoon. The two leads are touchingly human. The heroine, Abigail, is feisty, but vulnerable, the hero is strong but sensitive. Whilst there is never any doubt they will overcome their difficulties, it is fun to watch them fall in love. There are also some great secondary characters, particularly in George's delightful sister, Emma, who does all she can to bring about their happiness. The dialogue sparkles as Abigail easily takes on the snobs of the Ton and beats them at their own game.

If I had any minor complaints it is that sometimes scenes that should be left to the point of view of either Abigail or George are often seen from the point of view of others. For example, a scene in which Emma watches them waltz might have been better from either of their points of view, so that we get a more intimate insight into how their closeness is affecting them. On the other hand, Emma is such a warm and appealing character in her own right, one cannot begrudge her any time where she shines. I could easily see her bringing happiness to any number of relatives and friends in sequels to this delightful novel.

This was everything I enjoy about Regency romances. A fun, sweet read with witty banter and a glimpse into regency life. Ms Bramwell has obviously done her research well, giving the reader just the kind of subtle details needed to help immerse them in the period.

Abigail was a great character, impulsive and independence, yet with a sweet and more vulnerable side along with it. George initially came off as a little stuffy but it was nice to see him developing as the story went on and I enjoyed the back-and-forth between him and Abby. There were also some fun supporting characters and I have a feeling some of them may be from other novellas - which I shall go and check out next!

On a personal note, I do prefer third person to omni POV, especially for romance, but I'm aware that is purely personal preference so my only complaint (and it's a minor one!) was that I thought the characters could have easily been developed a bit more over a full-length novel - but maybe I just wanted to see a bit more of them ;)

Overall, a fun regency romance and will definitely be looking for more from this author.

A really heart-warming tale which I am sure will delight all Georgette Heyer fans and lovers of the traditional Regency Romance. I couldn't put it down and can't wait to start the second book in the series.